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New Traditions for Thanksgiving

by Barbara Stodola

The road to Warm Springs, Georgia, winds through hamlets and gullies, and you know your destination is near when you see pick-ups hauling deep fryers, and the bumper stickers read: “Real Men Fry Turkeys.”

This beautifully forested region has long been a Thanksgiving weekend retreat – for historic and symbolic reasons – and its location in the Appalachian foothills has the added advantage of extending the lingering days of autumn. Families love to spend the holidays here.

The town of Warm Springs is named after the 88-de-gree mineralized water that gushes from the rock at the rate of 900 gallons per minute. Its therapeutic powers have drawn visitors as far back as the Creek Indians, who brought their wounded warriors to be healed. By the mid-19th century, Warm Springs was a popular resort, advertising: “Cures Rheumatism, Dyspepsia, Stomach Troubles, Nervous Disorders, Liver and Kidney Trouble; dead shot for Insomnia.”

What made Warm Springs famous was the belief that it could also cure polio. When Franklin Delano Roosevelt fi rst visited, in October 1924, he believed his political ca-reer was over. He had been a New York state senator, as-sistant U.S. Secretary of the Navy, and Democratic nomi-nee for U.S. vice-president, and then was crippled by polio at the age of 39. Unable to move his legs, he was carried from the train.

Four years later, in 1928, FDR stood before a crowd of thousands, as newly-elected governor of New York. He as-cribed his renewed health and vigor to the therapeutic benefi ts of swimming in Warm Springs’ water, and came back to celebrate Thanksgiving Day. Eventually FDR bought the resort and spent a good part of his personal fortune establishing a center for the treatment of polio victims. He liked to spend his birthday here, January 30, and the Thanksgiving holidays that gave him so much to be thankful for. In 1931 FDR had a modest six-room house built in Warm Springs. The following year, after his elec-tion to the presidency, it became his Little White House.

Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 32nd president of the United States, was posing for this portrait when he collapsed on

April 12, 1945, and died.

The Little White House, FDR’s country home at Warm Springs, Georgia. Thanksgiving Continued on Page 2

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My son Frank has always been fascinated by presidential lore, and he hopes to transmit this in-terest to his nephews (my youngest grandchildren), Spencer and Connor. Since they have already been steeped in the plantation life of George Washing-ton’s Mount Vernon, and the architectural ingenu-ity of Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello, the next best place seemed to be FDR’s Little White House. It is “centrally located,” which means our family mem-bers came in from three directions – Chicago IL, Corpus Christi TX and Charlotte NC.

Despite my apprehensions (1,000-mile drive for a turkey dinner), it turned out to be a perfect place for Thanksgiving weekend, 2007. My daughter Pat-

ty, being adept at transferring internet promises into reality, booked us into the Mountain Top Inn. This is a more-or-less rustic resort, with log cabins tucked into the wooded hills of F.D. Roosevelt State Park. Southern families do indeed bring their own turkey-sized deep fryers and necessary holiday in-gredients, but we found the cabins’ kitchens and the local grocery stores well-equipped. Patty had the good sense to reserve two nearby cabins for our fam-ily, so that Spencer and Connor could spend much energy traipsing back and forth, carrying a coffee pot or colander or jar of mustard, as needed. They were never at an uncomfortable distance from TV or cellphones.

Post-dinner spook stories captivate (left to right)

Frank, Connor, Tim and Spencer. The women are

evidently cleaning up the kitchen.

Late in the evening, Patty relaxes with Connor (left) and Spencer.

Spencer, age 11, is never too far from phone service.

Heart-shaped jacuzzis, enjoyed by Connor

and Spencer, preserve the thermal water

traditions of Warm Springs.

After Thanksgiving dinner, 2007, (left to

right) Frank, Tim, Connor, Patty, Peter and

Spencer relax outside an empty pool.

Hanging out at the log cabin, Spencer (left) and Connor Roche patiently wait for apple pie.

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The 1938 Ford convertible that FDR used to drive through the country-side is still a main attraction in Warm Springs, Georgia.

Back in the days of FDR’s old Ford, young boys were equally interested in cars.

The 1920s practice of “taking the waters” has changed format: now done in jacuzzis, in the pri-vacy of your log cabin – or at motels, in the summer-time. You can visit an indoor pool where patients still undergo therapy, but most of the pools fed by the mineral springs have been closed.

In the 1930s, the glass-enclosed pool was a major attraction, revitalizing the economy of Depression-weary Georgia, and bringing new hope to victims of the dread disease. People paralyzed by polio were stigmatized, banned from train travel, excluded from public dining rooms. FDR changed all that. His friend Edsel Ford, seeing FDR’s vision, sent a check for $25,000., which was used to build the pool. The American people followed suit, holding “birth-day balls” for the President across the country, and sending the proceeds to his favorite charity. This led to the March of Dimes.

The Georgia Warm Springs Foundation was es-tablished for polio victims, most of them children, who came from across the country. The cabins were turned into dormitories. President Roosevelt loved the children, and always insisted that one be seated beside him when he carved the Thanksgiving tur-key. They swam together in the thermal waters, the children calling him “Doc” or “Rosey,” and wait-ing for their chance to dunk the President. Physi-cal therapists were brought in to develop muscle-strengthening exercises.

Local craftsmen were hired to fabricate leg-brac-es. The President designed his own wheelchair, hav-ing wheels put on a kitchen chair. He had his car equipped with hand controls.

The car, a 1938 Ford convertible, is a main at-tractions at the kid-friendly museum built near The Little White House. A short fi lm narrated by Walter Cronkite sets the tone of a President whose own dis-ability became the starting point for the transfor-mation of an era. President Roosevelt died at Warm Springs. He was having his portrait painted when he collapsed of a cerebral hemorrhage, on April 12, 1945. The portrait remained unfi nished, and it too is at The Little White House.

President Roosevelt is still revered in Warm Springs, Georgia. Special events commemorate his birthday, Thanksgiving, and the day he died, as well as other themes plucked from his heritage – the New Deal, Pearl Harbor, Rosie the Riveter, Scot-tish terriers – the list goes on. Callaway Gardens, at nearby Pine Mountain, has a fabulous Festival of Lights, which only became a possibility after FDR established the Rural Electrifi cation Administra-tion.

Southwest Georgia, a great destination for a fam-ily Thanksgiving, offers an educational experience that is “not too much like school.” About 80 miles south of Warm Springs, the town of Plains has the Jimmy Carter Boyhood Farm – but that is yet an-other story.

Physical therapists hired to help the polio victims pose for a photo at the Edsel Ford Pool.

The Festival of Lights at Callaway Gardens, Georgia, has beautiful displays of Christmas lights refl ected in ponds.

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Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. For those attending the dinner, bring a covered dish. Meat will be provided. Orientation for new members will take place at 7 p.m.; the fi rst dance is free to new members. Singles and couples are welcome (adults only). Donation for the evening is $7 (may donate one non-perishable food item for $1 off admission). Music by D.J. and Da Bear. More information at 219-326-8096.

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Christiana Hilbrich Gray, middle-blocker/spiker for Indianapolis Cathedral’s Volleyball 4-A State Champions, was presented the Mental Attitude Award by the IHSAA as the outstanding Senior Participant in the state tournament. The award is given for excellence in mental attitude, scholarship, leadership and athletic ability. A $1,000 scholar-ship was presented to Indianapolis Cathedral High School in Christiana’s name.

Her many honors include being named 1st Team All-State, All-Metro Super Star, MVP of the All-City Team and Indianapolis Star Super Team Player of the Year. She has recently committed to a Duke University volleyball scholarship.

Last summer Christiana was chosen to the IH-SAA Role Model and Student Ambassadors Pro-gram and is seen on posters throughout the State of Indiana. In this connection, she speaks at India-napolis area grade schools about staying drug and tobacco free.

Christiana has roots here in Michigan City where she was an early student at Notre Dame Grade School, and a member of the Piranha Swim Team coached by her mother, Ruthanne Hilbrich. Her grandparents, Judie and Jack Hilbrich reside here in Michigan City.

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The book is about Thea, a loner from Colorado who gets the opportunity to go to Chicago to study piano. The book may be requested for check-out in hardback or paperback.

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The Nine provides an inside look at the workings of the Supreme Court. Having been given unprece-dented access to the “Supremes,” as the justices are called, Toobin’s insights into the often mysterious workings of the highest judicial body and its mem-bers provide never before released information.

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His appearance is sponsored by Horizon Bank and copies of The Nine will be available for pur-chase and Toobin will sign copies after the program. For ticket information, phone 219/785-5697 or visit www.sinaiforum.org

Christmas Wreath FundrasierThe Festival Players Guild and Duneland Lu-

theran High School have joined in a fundraising project to sell fresh Christmas Wreaths.

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“Helping Hand” Food DriveWhittaker House boutique announces the start of

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Now in its second year, the food drive was estab-lished by owner Ranae Sales to collect and distrib-ute food to area food banks for local families during the Christmas holidays. Last year, over ten pick up trucks were fi lled with donated items of non-perish-ables and canned goods. Both food and monetary donations will be accepted.

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The award for Veteran of the Year, which is spon-sored by Swanson Center, was made at the ball on Nov.

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Saugatuck Art Center A Year-Round Hitby William F. Keefe

Fall, winter, spring, and summer the Saugatuck Center for the Arts keeps the culture lamps burn-ing in an area where art has long been more than a sometime thing.

Launched in its present confi guration in 2003, the Center complements and expands on a tradition of “arting,” antiquing and learning that traces its antecedents to the 1800s. With 23,000 feet of space, the Center has found it possible to present a year-round menu of high-quality, highly diversifi ed arts programming.

The menu items for the fi nal weeks of 2008 leave no doubt that the year’s fi nal weeks will be as en-trancing as the year’s fi rst 10 months. As a critical example, the Michigan Watercolor Society sched-uled its 61st Annual Juried Exhibition for the pe-riod from Friday, November 14 through Monday, December 29, 2008. Visitors are admitted free of charge between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.

A note on the exhibit points out that “This trav-eling exhibition features. . .a striking array of still lifes, landscapes, portraits, abstracts, and more” by Michigan’s best watercolorists.

Other scheduled attractions for the end of the year period range from a November 20 Knitted Wire Jewelry class to three Culinary Workshops conducted by professional chef Jim La Perriere. The 6th Annual Saugatuck Children’s Film Festival was booked for Saturday, November 22.

Apropos the culinary offering, the SCA premises once housed the Lloyd J. Harriss Pie Company. Pro-viding indispensable assistance in the purchase and renovation of the pie works were grants from the State of Michigan’s “Cool City” Initiative; the Michi-gan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs (MCA-CA); the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ); the Arcus Gay and Lesbian Fund; the Perrigo Foundation; the Pleasant T. Rowland Foundation, and corporate and private donations.

An early beautifi cation project shaved some 10,000 square feet off the original building while

adding a “very attractive” rain garden, according to Kristin Armstrong, the SCA’s executive director.

Simplifying the SCA policy of presenting differ-ent styles and attractions in the performing arts, the former pie factory provides space for two the-aters. “The Performance Studio is our intimate venue, seating some 65 persons,” notes Armstrong. “The mainstage can accommodate more than 400 in comfort. Professional sound and lighting equipment make this theater a suitable site for ‘big’ acts. With its seats arranged in only 13 rows, it retains the in-timacy of a small house.

“We also, of course, have different spaces for exhibits of many kinds.” The same is true of open spaces and rooms for classes and lectures, kids’ and adults’ workshops, and various other attractions.

Community CollaborationAs a recent addition to the Saugatuck cultural

scene, the SCA has since its inception worked to de-velop community ties and include local exhibits and performances on its year-round schedule. As Arm-strong comments, “We’ve formed a collegial rela-tionship with the Oxbow School of Art, a Saugatuck fi xture since the early 1900s.

“We’ve also formed a working relationship with the Mason Street Warehouse, an Equity Theatre company that rented our Mainstage for the entire summer, from the end of June to Labor Day.”

The SCA earns the designation “Center” by virtue of the extraordinary variety of educational, cultur-al, artistic, musical, and even culinary offerings for virtually all ages. “Big name” performers share the halls, specialty rooms, and theatrical venues with others whose fame derives from specialization in a particular skill area or from experience in a geo-graphically limited region.

Innovation represents another hallmark of the SCA program as it unfolds from month to month. In 2008, for example, exhibits offered for free viewing included a collection of historic signs from the Sau-gatuck-Douglas area, among them samples from

A group of art-minded citizens purchased Saugatuck’s former Lloyd J. Harriss Pie Company building in 2001. Two years later the building was

remodeled to include 23,000 square feet of space, its present size. (Images courtesy Saugatuck Center for the Arts)

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the Saugatuck Chain Ferry, Mt. Baldhead Hotel, and many more.

Information on the show described it as “A dis-tinctive exhibition that reveals both the changing nature of sign design through the decades along with the evolution of our community.”

Several other exhibits covered a broad range:-- “The Creative Genius of Burr Tillstrom” brought

together “images and three-dimensional works rep-resenting the artistry--and legacy--of this pioneer of television and puppetry arts.”

-- In the exhibit “Duality,” artist Joohyun Pyune presented “a collection of digital images on layered fabrics which resulted in ephemeral, dream-like oversized works.”

-- Shown through most of the summer, a juried ex-hibition sponsored by the Saugatuck Dunes Coastal Alliance “celebrated a unique natural treasure. The resource, offering endless views and scenes for Al-liance artists, was the outdoor dunes landscape in the Saugatuck-Douglas area.

-- “The world through the eyes of noted artist Frank Gunter constituted the August-September exhibit choice.

Carrying out the motif of diversity, SCA also scheduled a popular “greenmarket” in October; art lessons and a free lecture on “Design for the Gar-den;” a movie for Halloween--”The Cat and the Ca-nary;” specialty musical performances, and educa-tional classes for kids in primary and elementary grades depending on the subject.

Young Artists at WorkA very popular art program gives the SCA the op-

portunity to work with the Saugatuck School Sys-tem to present the “Art a’ Loan” competition as a community-wide project.

Essentially a student program for young people attending Saugatuck schools, the 2008 edition be-gan October 1 with a “leasing party” in the SCA’s Reid Exhibition Hall. Patrons interested in “leas-ing” one or more examples of student art for $100.00 each could make their choices on that occasion.

The patrons were individuals or the owners of public offi ces, shops, restaurants, or other places of business. Prior to the leasing party the student art undergoes a jury-selection process.

“Art a’ Loan always features an array of remark-able works by young artists.” All of them go on dis-play for a year “in an offi ce, shop, restaurant, or common room.” The schools run the program and benefi t from the loan arrangements.

To become part of such projects, and to “meet other people who share your interests,” states an SCA bulletin, “JOIN US!--become an SCA member! Whether you’re interested more in the entertain-ment or the educational aspects of the arts,” it’s simple to join and learn the value of this “natural resource” to the community.

The telephone number is 269/857-2399. The e-mail address is info@sc4a.org.

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Footlight Players of Michigan City will open “Christmas Belles” Fri., Nov. 28th. Directed by awarding winning actor/director Robert W. Komen-dera, this play tells the story of a church Christmas program spinning hilariously out of control with squabbling sisters, family secrets, a surly Santa, a vengeful sheep and a reluctant Elvis impersonator. But in true Futrelle fashion, the feuding sisters fi nd a way to pull together in order to present a Christ-mas program the citizens of Fayro will never forget. Their hilarious holiday journey through a misad-venture-fi lled Christmas Eve is guaranteed to bring joy to your world!

This is the second in the ‘Futrelle trilogy, the fi rst of which, “Dearly Beloved” was presented at Foot-light last season. The all-star cast includes Chris-tine Wiegand, Cortny Kramer, Diana Hirsch (Michi-gan City), Greta Friedman, Mary Kay Steele, Liz Matheus, and Mike McCalment (LaPorte), Vickie Cash (Burns Harbor), Steve Rohe (Chesterton), Eric Best, (Portage) and Stephen Sienicki (Valparaiso). Additional performance dates are Nov 29-30 and Dec 5-7.

Friday and Saturday curtains are at 8 p.m. with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Doors open 15 minutes prior to curtain. Tickets are $10. Reduced rates available for groups of 20 or more. Credit cards are not accepted. Reservations are recommended; phone 219-874-4035 or online at www.footlight-players.org/Reservations/reservations.html.

Reservations will be held until 15 minutes prior to curtain unless secured by the presentation of a Footlight Season Gift Card or by prior payment in full. Footlight Theatre is located at 1705 Franklin St. Presented by special arrangement with Drama-tist Play Service.

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Too Busy to Bake for the Holidays?The United Methodist Women will again hold

their annual Cookie Walk on Sat., Dec. 13, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., at the church building, 7th & Pine streets, Michigan City.

You pick the cookies and the ladies will put them in a box and weight them for you for the minimal price of $8 per pound.

Auditions at Footlight PlayersFootlight Players of Michigan City has an-

nounced audition dates for its February production of the “Doubt, a parable”. This Tony award winning drama will be directed by Sherry Ver Wey. Cast re-quirements are 1 man and 3 women.

Auditions will be held at Footlight Theatre, 1705 Franklin, Michigan City on Mon., Dec. 8 and Tues., Dec. 9th from 7-9 p.m. For more information, visit www.FootlightPlayers.org or phone 219-874-4035.

Christmas at Barker MansionThe winter holiday season is considered by many

to be the most wonderful time of the year. Michigan City’s Barker Mansion celebrates the season with “Barker Mansion Presents: Christmas at the Mov-ies”.

Hollywood has produced many movies to mark this season and ten are presented in the rooms of the Mansion. Enjoy the old fashioned warmth of “Miracle on 34th Street” as a department store Santa claims to be the real Kris Kringle. A ragged Christmas tree and Snoopy’s dog house in “A Char-lie Brown Christmas” are featured in the Butler’s Pantry. Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye starred in the glamorous movie “White Christmas” and a win-ter wonderland is created in the Dining Room. The value of family is underscored in “Home Alone II” and “It’s A Wonderful Life”. Also featured is LaPorte County’s own “Prancer” about an 8-year-old girl who rescues an injured deer, believing he is one of Santa’s team.

Self-guided tours are Dec. 6-21 on Saturdays and Sundays noon-4 p.m., and Mon.-Fri. noon-3 p.m. Guided Christmas tours resume Dec. 22-Jan. 15 on Saturdays and Sundays at noon & 2 p.m., and Mon-day-Friday at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m., & 1 p.m. Admis-sion is $4/adults and $2/youth under 18. Children 3 and under are free. The Mansion is closed Dec. 24, 25, & Jan. 1.

Holiday movies will be shown on the weekend dates of Dec. 6-7, Dec. 13-14, and Dec. 20-21. Phone for times. There is no additional charge for the mov-ies.

For more information and group reservations, phone 219-873-1520. Barker Mansion is located at 631 Washington St., Michigan City, IN, one block east of Lighthouse Place Premium Outlet Mall.

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Culinary Students Prepare Gala Dinner

Ivy Tech culinary students, Dr. Ken Rottman and Rod Roderick help serve the gala dinner.

Red, White and Blue gala dinner raised money for the American Military History Museum

Ivy Tech’s Hospitality Program Chair, Chef Terry Zych along with students, Dr. Ken Rottman and Rod Roderick assisted by the Hospitality/Culinary Arts American Regional Cuisine class prepared and served over 150 guests at the Red, White and Blue Gala in Michigan City on Sat., Nov. 1st.

The menu included: Yankee pot roast, Dixie baked chicken, Idaho mashed potatoes, roasted fresh vegetables and for dessert American apple pie and pumpkin pie with fresh whipped cream.

“When we do events of this nature,” explained Chef Zych. “We connect it to a culinary class that covers the same objectives in what is called service learning. The committee from the museum contact-ed me after hearing that I would be interested in helping. Ivy Tech was the only caterer for the event.”

The gala, held at the Michigan City Senior Center in Washington Park, raised money for the American Military History Museum in Michigan City.

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New Veterans Memorial at Swan LakeOn a wet, blustery Tuesday last week, an intrepid group of veterans, offi cials and members of the commu-

nity gathered at Michigan City’s Swan Lake Cemetery. The occasion was the unveiling of a new memorial stone in the recently installed Veterans Memorial Garden.

Students in grades eight through twelve submitted artwork to be considered for the new memorial. The winning entry for the front of the stone was done by William Warren, a MC High School junior.

The design on the back of the stone was a collaboration submitted by four St. Paul Lutheran School students (they are now at Michigan City High School): Rebecca Stueck, Megan Daure, Alana Murray and Raeanne Bennett.

The ceremony included various speakers including Mayor Chuck Oberlie and Cemetery Board President Lou Hapke.

William Warren proudly stands by the memorial with his winning artwork.

The back of the memorial was designed by these girls who were students at St. Paul School when they submitted their entry: (l-r) Rebecca Stueck,

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Exit Here (www.exithere.net). You won’t fi nd this site mentioned as a link on any of the popular travel sites. Sometimes it’s worth digging deeper to fi nd the gems within this electronic universe. Exit Here is a fun way to take a road trip without using a drop of gasoline, so who can beat that? Start at “A Place to Start” and work your way through the site’s links. I enjoyed learning about out-of-the-way plac-es and towns that I know I’ll never get around to visiting. This site is a road trip around America, so don’t go looking for the leaning tower of Pisa here.

Doll Tours in Europe (www.puppentours). I found the link to this business at an art site fi lled with links to art excursions worldwide. Serious doll collectors will be happy to know that they can enjoy group tours to Germany and other European coun-tries to visit museum collections, plus old doll facto-ries and such. I’m hoping to write more about these lesser-known types of group travel tours for another column as soon as I fi nish my research. In addition to art tours, there are DaVinci Code tours, Paris fl ea market excursions, and who knows what else. The big question is if these companies can survive the current massive slowdown in the economy.

Comics (www.comics.com). I was a huge fan of Opus until Berkeley Breathed decided to retire the column. The good news is that Opus and dozens of other fi ne comics live on at this site. By that I mean that you can access some gems from the recent past. If they’d only bring back Nancy and Sluggo, the Kat-zenjammer Kids, and other classics. Surely one can fi nd them on the ‘net if they search hard enough.

What’s the Harm? (www.whatstheharm.com). What happens when you accept iffy information at face value without investigating more deeply? This website will tell you what happens. The information left unquestioned has been sorted into categories, and each link connects to a story in which someone has been harmed for not using his or her critical thinking skills. This website can serve as a remind-er to all of us to remember that no question is a dumb question.

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Indoor Flea Market in New TroyNew Troy’s Indoor Flea Market returns to the

New Troy Community Center on Sat., Nov. 22 and 29. Markets will be held the last two Saturdays of every month through April.

Vendor spaces are available at $10/space. For in-formation or to reserve a space, contact Del Thomp-son at 269-426-4728.

Doors will be open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. MI time. Admission is free and refresh-ments will be available for purchase.

Proceeds from space rentals benefi t Friends of New Troy, a non-profi t organization. The New Troy Community Center is located at 13372 California Road, New Troy, Michigan. From I-94, take exit 12 and go east 2 miles to New Troy. See map onwww.friendsofnewtroy.org

New Outdoor Indiana 2009 CalendarSeems everyone wants to give you a calendar

these days. Usually it’s full of stale illustrations of somewhere else that you’ve seen used somewhere else before but you’re not quite sure where.

It’s time to change that tradition and the pull-out calendar in the November-December issue of Out-door Indiana magazine, available at newsstands this week, is the place to for a truly Hoosier calen-dar.

The 2009 calendar, which documents the maga-zine’s 75th anniversary, boasts living-color original photos of stirring outdoor scenes from all around your state, as well as a listing of upcoming outdoor events to help you make the most of the coming new year, right here in Indiana.

This keepsake issue of the bimonthly 48-page full-color publication also features editor Phil Bloom’s look at the legacy of the Civilian Conserva-tion Corps, the Great Depression-era government program (1933-42) whose workers are responsible for many of the features of Indiana’s state parks. One of those is Pokagon State Park’s Spring Shel-ter, a modern-day photo of which graces the new is-sue’s cover.

Fans of Pokagon or people who have ever consid-ered visiting this park in Angola, which features many cold-weather activities, will want to pick up this issue, which also offers a back-cover photo of the same Spring Shelter shortly after its construc-tion, as well as park history in Bloom’s article, and a December calendar shot of the park’s cozy Potawa-tomi Inn.

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Bookmarks at NoonThis monthly program at the Michigan City

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The Christmas Concert, which features approx-imately 200 student musicians, will take place at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 5 and at 5 p.m. Dec. 6. Tickets are $15/adults and $10/students and senior citizens.

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Among works of the holiday season featured in this year’s concert are Percy Grainger’s “Blithe Bells,” Carolyn Jennings’ “Ding Dong! Merrily on High,” “Glory to God in the Highest” from “Dona nobis pacem,” Herbert Howells’ “A Spotless Rose,” Emile Desamours’ “Noel Ayisyen (A Haitian Noel)” and portions of J.S. Bach’s “Magnifi cat.”

Audience members also will be invited to join University ensembles and sing familiar hymns of the Christmas season during the concert, including “From Heaven Above” and “People, Look East.”

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Fees for the class are $60 for members and $65 for nonmembers. Registrants will receive a list of materials that will be needed for the class.

For more information, phone the Chesterton Art Center at (219) 926-4711. Hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays and 1-4 p.m. weekends.

Tree Lighting and Santa’s Surprise PartyFri., Nov. 21st it’s Santa’s Surprise Party Spec-

tacular and a 21 ft. Holiday Tree Lighting at the Memorial Opera House and Porter County Muse-um.

Join the party on Fri., Nov. 21st for a one of a kind Santa and Mrs. Claus Arrival. This outside event will be in front of the Memorial Opera House and the Porter County Museum.

This Free event will start at 5 p.m. with the North Pole Kids Club, then Santa’s Surprise Party Spec-tacular where Santa and Mrs. Claus make their ar-rival just before 6 p.m. Following their grand en-trance, there will be an offi cial lighting of the 21 ft. Holiday Tree which will be between the Memo-rial Opera House and the Porter County Museum. Immediately after all the outdoor events, which patrons are asked to dress appropriately for, San-ta and Mrs. Claus will be on the Memorial Opera House stage to visit with kids and pictures.

Other great holiday events include:Santa and Mrs. Claus “The Offi cial Santa of

downtown Valparaiso” will both be at the Memorial Opera House stage Nov. 22-Dec. 20 from10 a.m. to 2 p.m. -- * Saturdays Only *

Children can visit with Mr. & Mrs. Claus, bring their letters to Santa, purchase pictures, join in a sing a long, and visit the Porter County Museum next door for stories with North Pole storytellers and more Holiday Fun! Visit www.mohlive.com or www.portercountymuseum.org for more.

“Twilight” Movie Party - Nov. 21A “Twilight” Movie Party will be held at 6:30 p.m.,

on Fri., Nov. 21, at Dance Tech Studio, 910-1/2 Lin-colnway, LaPorte. High school teens and adults who are a Twilighter or a Twihard are invited to come and celebrate the motion picture release of Stephe-nie Meyer’s book Twilight.

Trivia, prizes, refreshmens, and fun will be in-cluded. There is no charge or registration. The event is sponsored by LaPorte County Public Library and Friends of the Library.

More information at 219/362-6156. Phone 48 hrs. in advance for signing for the hearing impaired.

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Park is closed for the winter starting November 3rd and will re-open on March 3rd.

Preview Memorial Opera Season FreeThe Memorial Opera House, Valparaiso, will be

hosting a special sneak peak preview night of the 2009 musical season on Sat., Nov. 22nd at 8 p.m.

This fi rst time event is free. Seating is limited and reservations are recommended.

The Memorial Opera House was voted 2008 “Cul-tural Attraction of the Year” by the Porter and La-Porte County Visitor Centers as well as “Best Per-forming Arts Center” by the Northwest Indiana Business Quarterly Magazine.

The Memorial Opera House is a live entertain-ment venue that can also be rented for public or private use for wedding ceremonies, business meet-ings/presentations, concerts and graduations.

This preview of the Memorial Opera House 2009 season of shows will feature music from musicals that have never been seen on the MOH stage and a few will be making their Northwest Indiana Pre-miere.

For more information you can go to www.mohlive.com or contact the Box Offi ce Mon.–Fri. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. at 219-548-9137. The Memorial Opera House is located at 104 Indiana Ave., Valparaiso.

The Memorial Opera House 2009 Season includes the following musicals: “Ragtime the Musical” - February; “Swing!” - April; “Grease” - June; “Why Do Fools in Love?” - August; “Godspell” - October; “Scrooge” - December.

The Cracked Egg Cooking SchoolUpcoming Classes at The Cracked Egg

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Kids Holiday Mini Cooking and Craft-ing Camps-Offered Fri., Nov. 28, 10 a.m.-noon,; Fri., Nov. 29, 2-4 p.m.,; Sat., Nov. 29, 2-4 p.m.,; Sat., Nov. 29, 10 a.m.-noon, Cost: $35.

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This is an outdoor program, dress for the weath-er. Directions to Conway: Take I-65 south; Exit west at Rt. 2 toward Lowell to Hendricks Rd., then south to the “T” at Belshaw. East (left) on Belshaw to the fi rst right (Chase St.) and south for one mile.

10th Year for Valparaiso Poetry ReviewThe Valparaiso Poetry Review, Valparaiso Uni-

versity’s online journal of contemporary poetry, will celebrate its 10th year of publication with the re-lease of a fall/winter edition featuring poet Elise Paschen.

Paschen is the author of “Infi delities,” winner of the Nicholas Roerich Poetry Prize, and “Houses: Coasts.” Her poems have been published in New Re-public and Ploughshares, among other magazines, as well as numerous anthologies. She is editor of The New York Times best-selling anthology “Poetry Speaks to Children” and teaches in the writing pro-gram at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

The new edition of Valparaiso Poetry Review – available online at valpo.edu/english/vpr – features three of Paschen’s recent poems and an interview with the poet by Dr. Edward Byrne, professor of English and editor of the Valparaiso Poetry Review.

Valparaiso Poetry Review has been listed by Google as one of the most relevant and highly re-garded online poetry magazines and two poems that fi rst appeared in the journal were among works se-lected to be published in the anthology “Best of the Web 2008.”

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Going Green for the HolidaysBuckley Homestead - Sat., Nov. 22noon-4 p.m.Phone 219-769-7275 for reservationsHelp decorate the farm for Christmas. Enjoy a

cup of hot cider in the upper barn while you help make an enchanting green reindeer. Then travel back in time to the pioneer cabin as you help deco-rate for Christmas Eve and the schoolhouse for the Christmas pageant. Decorate inside and out of the main house with fresh greens. What a pretty sight it will be with the lights shimmering through the windows. Dress for the cold and bring work gloves.

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Travels with Charley: Scaring Up a Two-Wheeled Send-Off to the ’08 Cycling Season

by Charles McKelvy

What better day upon which to celebrate a super season of cycling than Halloween itself?

And so Natalie gave me the nod when Halloween 2008 dawned as a bright, warm day with a brisk breeze out of the southwest and suggested we rack the bikes and head to historic Washington Park for a marathon-distance (26 miles) loop around magnif-icent old Michigan City, home of the Beacher.

And so we did, and so we hope that more unsea-sonably warm days are still ahead so you can follow our tire tracks and burn off some of those holiday calories in pursuit of 4th quarter splendor.

We certainly found an abundance of it as we spun a 30.04-mile web of Halloween wonder on the streets of Michigan City and the sun-dappled roads of ru-ral La Porte County. Oh, I can account for the extra 4.04 miles: we took a spin around Patriot Park and we took a side tour or two along Lake Shore Drive.

Why not?And why not seize the next unseasonably warm

day and follow this path of our autumnal adventure which began in Washington Park where folks on motorcycles and in cars were gathering to have an-other look at the lake before the gales of November came slashing?

One of Michigan City’s fi nest gave us a friendly send-off wave as we mounted our Giant-brand bi-cycles and spun through the splendid park to the foot of the Franklin Street Bridge where the hazard gates were descending to announce the passage of another homeward bound sailboat. We were glad for the break for it gave us time to refl ect on all the out-door gifts we had received in 2008.

A cyclist’s view of Saint Stanislaus Kostka Church.

Church standing majestically on its hill, and then we headed on out of town past that beautiful park at Earl and Hitchcock roads.

A well-timed light took us south across U.S. Hwy. 20 on Hitchcock Road, and we didn’t mind the slight headwind one bit because the day was just so daz-zling and the road was so smooth and relatively free of traffi c.

And we got to see the harvest coming in as we were going out on 400 North toward County Line Road. As major consumers of soy products, we were especially pleased to see that the farmers were com-bining an abundant crop of those useful little beans.

The sailors soon passed; the bridge dropped back into place, and we were suddenly cycling south past Lighthouse Place on Wabash Avenue and on across the South Shore tracks into residential Michigan City. We paused to ponder Saint Stanislaus Kostka

We waved at motorists on I-94 and thought brief-ly of continuing west into Porter County on their bikeway, but we were not equipped with the proper map. So we decided to save the promises of Porter County for another season.

Then, as we cycled west on 300 North, we got a wind assist, and, in Natalie’s case at least, greetings by a horse and some goats.

“They don’t like me,” I complained.“I’m just more in tune with them,” Natalie said.That said, we turned into Patriot Park where we

used the facilities and watched a Cooper’s hawk (or

Getting over I-94 on County Line Road.

Natalie pauses at the Franklin Street Bridge to let a sailboat return to winter quarters.

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was it a Sharp-Shinned hawk) attempt to collect a meal of fresh starling on the wing. The starlings won that one by collecting en-masse in a tree and driving off the predator, but the hawk was still cir-cling when we departed in peace to piece together the remainder of a resplendent ride that took us: north on 850 West, east on 350 North, north a short ways on 700 West, east on 400 North and then due north on 600 West which turned into Meer Road.

We had the wind at our backs and we made it across U.S. Hwy. 20 by repeatedly looking both ways and waiting for a big gap in traffi c. There was a brief climb up Meer Road past the La Porte Coun-ty Convention & Visitors Bureau, but we mounted it just fi ne, and we soon had a fi ne view of the air-

port, fi elds, an old barn and the full fall show. And, because it was Halloween, we got to see some great lawn decorations. But no treats because we weren’t tricked out enough. We just looked like a couple of old bikers from Michigan, but we sure looked long-ingly at the lake as we rode those fi nal fi ve miles on Lake Shore Drive.

It was as golden a day as one could hope to cycle through any time of year.

We made it back to Washington Park in plenty of time to see the sun make its dramatic exit for the day, and then we crossed the line to Michigan fi rm in our resolve to return again before we fl ipped the calendars to 2009.

“There has to be another good biking day this year,” Natalie said.

I agreed, and you should too, because La Porte County’s shared bikeways are meant to be cycled all four seasons of the year.

The routes are clearly marked with those color-coded bike route signs you see all over the county, but why not make it really easy on yourself and stop by the visitors center at 1503 S. Meer Road in Mich-igan City and get a free route map? Or call them at: 1-800-634-2650 or visit their website at: www.bicyclebeachesandbackroads.com.

And then stuff down all the stuffi ng you want without an ounce of guilt.

Lake Michigan appeared in all its glory as we descended down to Lake Shore Drive at Stop 37.

Natalie hits the fi ve-mile home

stretch on Lake Shore Drive.

We spotted this beauty of a barn on Meer Road.

Proof that we really rode around

Michigan City on Halloween.

The routes are clearly marked.

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Information at state hotline 1-800-QUITNOWNovember 20 -- Flying Carpet Travelogue Se-

ries: “Bavaria and the Black Forest.” 7 pm at the Elston Performing Arts Theatre, 317 Detroit St., Michigan City. Single & season tix at the door.

November 20-24 -- At the Vickers Theatre: “I Served the King of England.” Rated R. Thurs/Fri 9 pm; Sat/Sun 3:45 & 9 pm; Mon 9 pm. Also show-ing: “Trouble the Water.” Thurs thru Mon 6:30 pm only. Winner Grand Jury Prize Sundance Film Fes-tival. All MI times. 6 N. Elm St., Three Oaks, MI. 269/756-3522. www.vickerstheatre.com

November 21 -- Bookmarks at Noon at MC Pub-lic Library. Loving Frank by Nancy Horan will be reviewed by Susan Meyer Nichols. Free, open to public.

November 21 -- Santa’s Surprise party and Tree Lighting at the Memorial Opera House and Porter County Museum, Valparaiso. Begins at 5 pm. Free event. Story this issue.

November 21-23 -- “Cabaret” at 4th Street The-atre, 125 N Fourth St., Chesterton, IN. Curtain 8 pm; Sunday 3 pm only. Tix $15; reserve at 219/926-7875.

November 21-23 -- Three One Act Plays at Mar-quette Catholic High School Auditorium/Rudy Hart Theatre, MC. 7 pm Fri/Sat, 2 pm Sun. Tix $5/adults, $3/students & senior citizens.

November 21-23, 28-30, December 5-7, 12-14, 18-20 -- Dicken’s “A Christmas Carol” at Chicago Street Theatre, 154 W Chicago St., Valparaiso. Fri/Sat 7 pm, Sun 2:30 pm (extra performances listed in story elsewhere this issue. Tix: $18/adults, $15/seniors (over 62) & students. 219/464-1636 or www.chicagostreet.org

November 22 -- Free preview of Memorial Opera House season. 8 pm. Reservations recommended as seating is limited; phone 219/548-9137. 104 Indiana Ave., Valparaiso.

November 22-23 -- Dunes Woman’s Club Holi-day Bazaar. Sat 8 am-3 pm; Sun 11 am-1 pm. Com-munity House, Broadway, Beverly Shores.

November 25 -- Readers Group at Coolspring Branch Library, 400N & Johnson Rd., MC. Song of the Lark by Willa Cather will be discussed at 7 pm. Free program; no registration. 879-3272.

November 28-30, December 5-7 -- “Christmas Belles” at Footlight Theatre, 1705 Franklin St., MC. Fri/Sat 8 pm; Sun 2 pm. Tix $10; reserve at 219/874-4035. www.footlightplayers.org

November 30 -- Michigan City Concert Associa-tion: “The Trumpet Invasion.” Featuring Rich and Brandon Ridenour. 3 pm at Elston Middle School Theatre, Spring & Detroit streets. Tix $20 at the door.

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December 6-7 -- Christmas at Washington Park, MC. Saturday: Festival of Lights parade 4 pm; Chili Cook-off 4-6 pm; park lights turned on at 5 pm; Zooltide at Washington Park Zoo 5-7 pm (both days). Adm to zoo is $2/adults, $1/kids.

Places to Visit:Barker Mansion, 631 Washington St., Michigan

City. Adm. $4/adults, $2/kids 18 & under, free/kids under 3. Guided tours: Mon-Fri. 10 am, 11:30 am, 1 pm; Sat/Sun. noon, 2 pm. 219-873-1520.

Chesterton Art Center, 115 S. Fourth St., Chester-ton, IN. Gallery hours are 11 am-4 pm weekdays; 1-4 pm weekends. 219/926-4711.

Depot of Beverly Shores Museum and Art Gallery, 525 Broadway, Beverly Shores, IN. Open 11:30 am-3:30 pm Friday thru Sunday to Nov. 30. www.bev-shrshistsoc.org

Great Lakes Museum of Military History, 360 Dunes Plaza, Michigan City. Open 9 am-4 pm, Tues-Fri; 10 am-4 pm Sat; noon-4 pm Sun; closed Mon. Adm. $3/adults, $2/vets & sen. cit., $1/ages 8-18, and free/under 8 yrs. & active military. 872-2702.

Krasl Art Center, 707 Lake Blvd., St. Joseph, MI. 269/983-0271, www.krasl.org

LaPorte County Historical Museum. 2405 Indiana Ave., LaPorte. Adm. $3/LaP. Co. resident; $5/out-of-county; $3/kids 12-17; free/under 12 yrs. 219/324-6767 or www.laportecountyhistory.org

Lubeznik Center for the Arts, 101 W. 2nd St., Michigan City. Tues.-Fri., 10 am-5 pm; Sat-Sun, 11 am-4 pm. Closed Mon. Phone 874-4900.

New Buffalo Railroad Museum, 530 S. Whittaker St., New Buffalo, MI. Mon-Fri, 9 am-5 pm; Sat, 10 am-3 pm, (MI time) Closed Sun. 269/469-5409.

Old Lighthouse Museum, Washington Park, MC. Closed for the season.

Rag Tops Museum of Michigan City, 209 W. Mich-igan Blvd., Michigan City. A collection of classic, antique & unusual vehicles & memorabilia. Open every day 10 am-7 pm. Adm. $6/adults, $5/sen. cit, $4/kids, free/under 3. 878-1514.

Southern Shore Art Association Gallery, 724 Franklin St., Michigan City. Fri., 4-7 pm; Sat., noon-5 pm; Sun., 1-5 pm. 219-861-0186. www.south-ernshoreart.org

Washington Park Zoo, Lakefront, Michigan City. Closed for the season. Will be open for Zooltide and the Festival of Lights Dec. 6 & 7 from 5-7 pm.

Farther Afi eld:November 22 -- Strudel Meisters (11 member

German band) in concert at The Box Factory for the Arts, 1101 Broad St., St. Joseph, MI.8 pm MI time. Tix at the door: $8/adults, $6/students & seniors (60+). www.boxfactoryforthearts.org

Through January 4, 2009 -- International Tree Exhibit, Center for History, 808 W Washington St., South Bend. Mon-Sat, 10 am-5 pm; Sun, noon-5 pm. Adm. $8/adults, $6.50/seniors, $5/6-17 year olds.574/235-9664 or www.centerforhistory.org

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HANDYMAN - Antenna service. Phone & TV jacks. House wiring. Sinks. Toilets. Countertops. Carpentry.

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hedges trimmed, snow removal. Over 13 yrs. exp. Licensed/Insured. Home 219-369-6392 or cell 219-369-7584.ABC LAWN CARE Fall Clean-Up. Lawn maintenance, fertilizing, mulch, snow removal. Free estimates. (219) 874-CUTS (2887).

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIESATTENTION DRIVERS willing to train to obtain CDL! NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! TMC Transportation needs drivers. Guaranteed weekly earnings. Premium equipment and benefits. Excellent earning potential and still be OFF WEEKENDS! It’s not a job, it’s a future! FOR CDL Training through Commercial Driver Institute in South Bend, IN. Call today. - 1-800-882-7364 AC0064

Sunday a.m. Childcare Provider needed for downtown Michigan City church nursery. (birth-3 yrs). Hours 8 am-noon. Salary commensurate with exp. Send resume to Attn: Pastor Hall or Angie Davis, First

United Methodist Church, 121 E. 7th St., Michigan City, IN 46360. Fax: 219-872-7209. Email: mcfirstmc@sbcglobal.net

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FIREPLACE WOOD • Delivered and StackedSeasoned and Clean • $75. Call 219-874-3480.HARDWOOD FIREWOOD. $45 per S10 load.

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Michigan City. (219) 879-9188, 879-2700.

RENTALS INDIANAHOUSE FOR RENT IN LONG BEACH

3/BR. Across from lake. Great view & beach. Call 219/874-8692.LONG BEACH COZY 4/BR HOUSE AT STOP 15 (Across from Beach)

Fireplace and Large Deck. No pets. Call 708/370-1745.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

DUNESCAPE BEACH CLUBLAKEFRONT CONDOS -- 2 and 3 bedrooms.

Avail. Oct.-May -- $1,200 to $2,000 per month.DUNESCAPE REALTY - 219/872-0588.

HOUSE FOR RENT-OGDEN DUNES. Quiet semi-private beach commu-nity. 3BR, 1.5BA, sleeps 6+2. Gas BBQ, big deck, screened porch, A/C,

Satellite TV, stereo, all linens. Sat/Sun rentals $1200. Great family location. Cell 219-730-6486, H 219-763-3088.

CHARMING LONG BEACH TWO STORY HOMEStop 20 - Newly redone - 4/BR, 2/Bath. Furnished - No Pets.

Washer/dryer. 1/4 Block to beach. $850/mo + utilities.Avail Sept’08 - June ‘09 - Call 708/717-8883.

YEARLY RENTALS1 condo, 2BR, 2BA ranch, 2 car garage $1000/mo. + util.

Executive rental on 17 acres, Porter Co., $3000-3500/mo. + util.2BR, 1BA condo in Dunescape. $1500/mo. _+ util.

Call Merrion & Associates Realtors 219-872-4000.Ask about our short term rentals.

HOUSE FOR RENT ON LAKE SHORE DRIVE3/BR, 2BA. A/C. Frpl., W/D. Summer rentals avail.

Also avail Sept thru May. $850/mo + util. Call 708/424-8756.SHORELAND HILLS RENTAL. 3BR, 2BA. Nicely furnished,

Wash/Dry, 2 Blocks to Lake. Avail. 9/08 to 6/09. $825 per monthincludes outdoor maintenance, but not utilities. No pets or smokers.

Call Bob N. at (800) 899-2699. “Must See to Appreciate.”LARGE SHERIDAN BEACH HOME. Full furnished. 3BR, 2.5BA, W/D. Steps to beach. Avail. Oct thru May. $1,000/mo. inclds. util.

Contact Stacy at srticsay@gmail.com or 970-708-7379.MICHIANA SHORES. 2BR furn. or unfurn. Year round lease.

References & deposit. No pets. $850/month. Call 219-872-3843.YEAR ROUND RENTAL. 3 blks. to the lake. Clean, 2BR, 2BA upper.

Off street parking. Stove, refrig, W/D, D/W. Credit check. $850/mo. Broker/owner. Call 219-363-6818.

3BR RANCH HOUSE IN SHERIDAN BEACH. Fully furn.$850 + utilities per month. No pets, non-smoker. Call 630-886-3986.SHERIDAN BEACH year round rental. 1BR, guest house, off-street parking, laundry, neat & clean, non-smoker, no pets. Ref. required.

$675/mo. Utilities included. Call 219-879-2195.SHERIDAN BEACH. Huge 1BR, 1BA across from beach.

A/C, W/D. Year round $650/mo. Call 219-872-4446.LAKE SHORE DRIVE. Private, stunning lake view. 1BR, 1BA with deck/

patio and C/A. Yr. round. $650/mo. Util. incl’d. 219-872-4446.

RENTALS MICHIGANMICHIGAN, New Buffalo, Village of Grand Beach.

Lake front home, private beach on Lake Michigan. This cozy 3BR is com-pletely furnished. Now-Apr 30, 09, monthly $700 + utilities. 708-212-1637.

13078 GROMON ST., NEW BUFFALO, MI. Exceptionally well main-tained 3-4BR home partially furn. or unfurn. Located 5 mins. from Lake Michigan. $2,200/mo. Security deposit required. Call 219-324-6600.CUTE & COZY 3BR house. W/D, A/C, dishwasher. Ideal for single or

couple. No pets, no smokers. $675/mo. + util. & sec. dep. 269-469-4544.

FLORIDA RENTALSGOLF BEACH CONDOS. 2BR, 2BA. Beach & poolside decks.

Anna Maria Island. Monthly rental only. Sam Harnish, 219-879-3265.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE INDIANA-LaPorte on Pine Lake in Shore Acres. 511 Closser Ave.

½ blk. to the beach. Home sits on 3 lots with beautiful cross light.Birch floors, 2 fireplaces & spacious room sizes. $199,000 View prop-

erty on forsalebyowner.com (listing #21766749) or call 708-212-1637.310 COLFAX AVE., MICHIGAN CITY, IN 46360

Do not pass an opportunity to own rarely available 5-unit building just a couple hundred yards away from the lake. $595,000. (708) 372-6898.

FOR SALE BY OWNER. 2BR, 1.5BA Townhome with garage and W/D in unit in desirable Long Beach Pointe.

Monthly assessment includes heat, water, basic cable, pool, refuse pick-up and all outside maintenance. Only $149,500. Call 630-971-0862.

Lake GlimpsesLong Beach approved buildable lot ( 11,447 sf)

One house from Lake Shore Dr. at Stop 27Septic approved by LaPorte County Health Dept.

$145,000219-878-1724

BEVERLY SHORES wooded ½ acre bldg. site, short blk. to wide sandy Lake Michigan beach, on secluded street with only 4 houses. All utilities

on adjacent lot. Topo and soils surveys, septic and zoning approvals obtained. Call 773-281-3724 or email land2build@aol.com

MICHIANA SHORES AREA, IN, 80 ft. x 130 ft. wooded bldg. sites. City sewer & water. $86,000. Broker/owner 239-283-2437.

NEW BUFFALO. Appraiser’s opinion 453k, priced at 369k firm. Gorgeous designer custom contemporary cabin. 3BR/2.5BA,

1890 sf. 2 car garage. 1 ac wooded lot/private retreat. 219-878-2378.

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The Archbishop in Andalusia by An-drew M. Greeley

Perusing the book shelves can be a daunting task, what with all the pretty covers and enticing titles authors come up with. But I think it must have been the recent news report of a bad fall suffered by Andrew Greeley that caused my eyes to land on the spine of his latest novel. If you are familiar with the priest/soci-ologist turned author, you know that he is a prolifi c writer -- besides a number of nonfi ction works, he has written three dif-ferent series about fi ctional characters: the Nuala Anne McGrail novels, the O’Malleys in the Twen-tieth Century, and the Blackie Ryan Mysteries, to which this week’s book recommendation belongs. Title character, Blackie Ryan, a coadjutor archbish-op of Chicago, remains one of Greeley’s most lasting and endearing characters. The Midwestern cleric has the wit and wisdom of his Irish ancestors and a penchant for solving crimes.

As the title suggests, Blackie fi nds himself in Spain, guest of the Cardinal Archbishop of Seville, Diego Sanchez who has decided to give Blackie the Spanish name El Padrecito Negro - “the little priest called Blackie.” Don Diego can’t seem to fi gure out this American in “black jeans, a black clerical shirt without a collar, a blue and red windbreaker cele-brating the Chicago Cubs, whoever they be, and a baseball cap that depicts a fearsome toro, but not one of ours…You do not act like a coadjutor archbishop with right to succession and a distinguished enough philosopher to be invited to a conference in Seville on American Philosophy. Still, I fi nd the whole image charming.”

Blackie was accompanied by his nephew Joseph Ryan and his fi ancee, Peggy Anne Nolan, who are only there to do some sightseeing. Blackie’s task is to convince them to set a date for their wedding to take place back in Chicago. Blackie makes many references to Grand Beach, Michigan and Notre Dame, places that author Andrew Greeley knows very well.

A dinner party the night of their arrival in Spain, introduces the Americans to Spanish nobility, a small group with no power, some with money, some poor, but some affection among the Spanish people. Blackie is paired with Dona Teresa Maria Romero, Duchess of Seville, a most beautiful and intelligent woman who even Blackie can’t help but be awed by. Since her husband died (at the hand of terrorists) she has handled the family money wisely, become a generous philanthropist, a writer, tv personal-ity, and what the press has come to call a “national

treasure.” The family fortune might have been left

to Dona Teresa, but guardianship of the woman and her beautiful daughter, Dona Maria Luisa, was given to a cousin Dona Inez and her husband Don Marco, a retired general. Convinced on his death bed by the pair that this was the only way to protect the two women, this archaic practice was allowed by the Spanish law which seems to have one foot in today and one foot in the Middle Ages. Dona Teresa hired a lawyer and since her husband’s death, the whole

mess has been tied up in the Spanish court system. To add to the tension, Dona Inez has betrothed

Dona Maria Luisa to Don Teodoro Guzman, a most odious man who really only wants the ducal title, and the money, of course. Dona Maria Luisa has promised to kill him if he tries anything with her. All these happy people live together in the family palacio!p

The Cardinal Archbishop of Seville tells Blackie that he fears for Dona Teresa’s life. Much is on the line here if she dies. Much to digest, but Blackie has other things to worry about. Back in Chicago, his boss, Cardinal Sean Cronin, Archbishop of Chicago, has suffered another heart attack and now appears to have given up on life and is ready to die. The last thing Blackie wants is to lose his mentor and best friend right now. His obligations in Spain make it impossible for him to return to the States, and, be-sides, he really doesn’t want to become Archbishop. Friends and family will have to run interference and keep Blackie informed what is happening in Chicago.

As the story comes to a climax, many secrets will be revealed and desperate times will lead to desper-ate measures for others…

As an armchair traveler, I was intrigued by the descriptive way Greeley took me on a tour of Seville and surrounding countryside. Discussions with the Cardinal and others tell a lot about the history of Spain and especially the area of al-Andalusia. I was impressed that it was told in a conversational way, not boring or uninteresting. It added much to the story by explaining how Spanish ways, buried in traditions that are centuries old, continue to dictate how some people still live today.

And what a look into a prelate’s life--even reading Blackie’s prayers is an insight to the man wearing the clerical collar. Many trials will beset Blackie be-fore the bell tolls--for whom?

An interesting as well as entertaining read.Till next time, happy reading! Only 35 days till

Christmas!

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Tom Cappy* 874-6396Richard Klare 872-0947Rosemary Braun 879-9029 Bill McNew 872-8254

Stephan Koethe 219-331-6275Melissa Grams 219-229-4614Zakaria Elhidaoui 219-448-1052

*Licensed in Michigan and Indiana

VACATION RENTALS BY THE WEEK OR THE MONTH.

1608 Lake Shore Drive

BEACH LIVING IS FUN! Stroll through the naturalized lot to your own slice of Lake Michigan beach. Modest, 2 bedroom, one bath, original Long Beach home with beautiful hardwood floors. Additional living space possible in attic. Fresh, bright and ready to move-in. $1,049,000

17 St. Andrews

COUNTRY CLUB GOLF COURSE VIEWS. Fully furnished 4 bedroom, 2 bath condo. Large 24x16 deck with a gas grill, gas fireplace in the great room. Main bedroom has tub and shower in the connected bath. $270,000

121 Memorial Drive

CHARMING RANCH HOME. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath. 2 car garage with fenced yard. Family room. Ready to move in. $69,900

Harbour Park Cottages ~ Krueger Road

NOW IS A GOOD TIME TO BUILD! Hurry and get your choice of lots in this brand new Jody Snider development. Build your dream home near the beach, parks, zoo, marinas and restaurants. Custom design your own beach cottage. Lots starting at $125,000.